Liana of North Sarasota

Overview of Liana of North Sarasota

Experience an ultimately relaxing stay with Liana of North Sarasota located in Sarasota, FL, offering memory care, respite care, and hospice care services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and beautifully appointed accommodations with different floor plans tailored to their needs. In terms of memory care, the community is well-known for its Moments Matter initiative intended to provide personalized care and holistic services to those with cognitive conditions.

Explore its top-quality amenities and services including delightful meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and linen services, diet and nutrition services, comprehensive medical services such as access to podiatry and geriatric assessments, and many more. Boost physical endurance and mobility by joining wellness activities and programs. With Liana of North Sarasota, seniors can truly enjoy a wonderful retirement.

(941) 207-2934

54-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 44 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceMay 4, 2024

ExpirationMay 3, 2026

CountySarasota

License Number13457

Liana of North Sarasota is legally operated by Sarasota Memory Care Llc, and administrated by Marissa Vazquez.

Management CompanyDR MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

54 units

Total beds

54 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

English Spanish

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 12 citations 12 inspections 2 fines $5.5K fined

Inspection Score

7 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (77/100)

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Fines Total number of fines issued.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$5.5k
vs $11.6k
↓ 53% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection October 16, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	12	33	This facility has 64% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 64% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2020.	2	5.5	This facility has 64% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 5.5).↓ 64% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	12	26	This facility has 54% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 54% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	10	16	This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	83%	62%	This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (83% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 21% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

October 16, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
August 19, 2025 inspection cited two Class 3 deficiencies involving admissions and resident care elopement standards.
April 24, 2025 inspection found four Class 3 deficiencies related to medication assistance and staff training including Alzheimer’s care.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 2 Bed

Building Type: Single-story

Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Eliseo Rojas

Executive Director

Eliseo Rojas serves as the Executive Director at Liana of North Sarasota, leading the community with a focus on delivering exceptional senior living services. He oversees daily operations and ensures a warm, supportive environment for residents and their families.

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Social Events & Outings

22.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Liana of North Sarasota's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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Liana of North Sarasota	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Sarasota (Desoto Acres)	54 Facility 54 FL AVG 90 Rank #757 / 1073	No	44 Facility 44 FL AVG 40 Rank #637 / 1485	Sarasota Memory Care LLC	12	83.3% Facility 83.3% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #850 / 918	12 Facility 12 FL AVG 33 Rank #160 / 918	1.0 Facility 1.0 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #166 / 918	For-Profit	$5,500	Marissa Vazquez	Studio / Suite / 2 Bed

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What neighborhood is Liana of North Sarasota in?

Liana of North Sarasota is in the Desoto Acres neighborhood of Sarasota.

What languages are spoken at Liana of North Sarasota?

The team at Liana of North Sarasota speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Liana of North Sarasota?

The legal owner and operator of Liana of North Sarasota is Sarasota Memory Care Llc.

Is Liana of North Sarasota in a walkable area?

Liana of North Sarasota has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Liana of North Sarasota?

According to FL state health department records, Liana of North Sarasota's license number is 13457.

When does Liana of North Sarasota's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Liana of North Sarasota's license expires on May 3, 2026.

What payment types does Liana of North Sarasota accept?

Liana of North Sarasota accepts Other.

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